Roll Call, LPN to RN Students!!!

LVN'06 · May 6, 2007

Just graduated LPN school last August and already starting RN school-what was I thinking?!:monkeydance: I currently work as a treatment nurse at a nursing and rehab facilty, and surprisingly enjoy it! I think I'll try to specialize in this field when RN school is finished.

I sympathize with you completely. I too went straight back to shcool after graduating my LVN program. I graduated from my LCN program in May '06 and I will be graduating in 6 days from my RN program! I am exited and so glad that this year is finally over and I can begin my career full force. Good luck to you and hang in there. It is important to make good friends in your class so that you can all encourage each other. I will help keep you going. :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah: :yeah:

LisabLPN · May 30, 2007

Hi everyone! I am 28, have been an LPN for 2 years and am currently going to Excelsior for my RN. I have completed 3 of the Nursing exams so far and doing well. I am trying to decide if I should take Microbiology through them online or go to my local community college. I have never taken an online class before and am a little weary of trying to self teach micro. Has anyone taken Micro through Excelsior before? I would love to hear the pro's and con's. Thanks!

Good luck to everyone going back to school for their RN. I think it is great to further our education and also get paid more for the stuff we do anyway!! :)

LisabLPN · May 30, 2007

Excelsior is awesome! They have both AS and BSN RN programs. The tests have been easy so far as long as you study and are prepared. I've heard the CPNE is a killer and I have been reading a lot of forums on that subject! It had me a little worried but I think as long as you go in prepared and can keep stress from wiping your mind blank then you'll pass!!

LauraF, RN, ASN, CNA, LPN, RN · May 30, 2007

Excelsior is not approved here in the state of Kansas.

traveltiger · May 31, 2007

Hi, my name is Jacquie, I'm 39, have 4 kids, just finished my CPNE clinicals for Excelsior two weekneds ago, it's hard, but I believe you can do it. I had nursing 1-7 A&P et Micro to, my last hurdle is English Comp- "d" two times, have to pass to Boards, when your ready for clinical let me know I'll talk you through it if I can, good luck, J.

Predaking · Jun 4, 2007

Just got an "A" in my microbiology class this passed semester and all I need is to pass physiology to get into an RN program (advance placement).

tlc365 · Jun 11, 2007

HI To All --

My name is Bethany and live in AZ after transferring from near Rochester NY. I have been an LPN for 3yrs and am currently working on my RN degree through Excelsior. I passed NC1 and will hopefully pass Micro this month and moving on to NC3. I work at an inpatient treatment program for women with Eating Disorders. You can go online to remudaranch.com for more info. It is a great place to work. When I become an RN my duties are the same and I will get at least $10 an hour more!! I am glad for the tuition assistance program at work to help me reach my goals. Best of Luck to all those out there working on your degrees persistance will pay off!!

gt4everpn, BSN, RN · Jun 11, 2007

i'm here and ready to go!!!! i'm a new lpn,less than year, i am also a freshman student going for my rn, 3 more yrs to go!!!!!!!!!!!

ranchwife · Jun 12, 2007

Greetings!! I have been an LPN for 14 years and will FINALLY be going for my RN this fall at a college about 80 miles north of where I currently work and where my family ranches!! I have TRIED the Excelsior program and was NOT impressed....expensive, contractual and I am the type of student who needs a room full of other students to "brain bust" with...am not good at studying on my own...especially with 3 kids still at home who always think that "because mommy is home means she is all OURS!!" Be careful before signing up for the LPN-BSN program or anything else "online"......there are more than just a few states who do not "honor" those types of nursing degrees!! As for me, I will get mine the "old fashioned way"....I'll continue to work part-time at our little hospital (since I need the health insurance for my accident prone cowboy/husband and 3 kids), school/classroom full-time and family time WHENEVER I can!!! Good luck to each and EVERY one of you out there striving for your RN...it will be SOOOO worth it when you are done!!! :)

TiffanyRN!! · Jun 12, 2007

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Hi everyone I'm Tiffany a new LPN grad as of April '07. I'm a married 25 yo with 2 beautiful children. I just started working in a LTC facility and I hope to begin the RN bridge program at HFCC in Jan '08 after finishing up my pre-reqs. I'm interested in taking clep test and a couple excelsior exams. Anyone with some advice please let me know.

LVN'06 · Jun 13, 2007

HI To All --
My name is Bethany and live in AZ after transferring from near Rochester NY. I have been an LPN for 3yrs and am currently working on my RN degree through Excelsior. I passed NC1 and will hopefully pass Micro this month and moving on to NC3. I work at an inpatient treatment program for women with Eating Disorders. You can go online to remudaranch.com for more info. It is a great place to work. When I become an RN my duties are the same and I will get at least $10 an hour more!! I am glad for the tuition assistance program at work to help me reach my goals. Best of Luck to all those out there working on your degrees persistance will pay off!!

Hey TLC.365,

I noticed you were from rochester NY. I am from Courtland NY most of my family is still there around Slaterville Springs Harftford and Courtland. I am in Texas now what a diffrence it is from upstate NY. The area I am in now does not see snow except maybe once every 10yrs. Good luck to you in your endvour. I graduated from my LVN to RN program on May 12 '07 I took my boards yesterday and waiting for the results.

bedbugLPN · Jun 13, 2007

Hello all ... My name is Debbie ... I am a 43, recently divorced Hospice nurse from Chattanooga. I have been an LPN for 7 years and now want to get my RN. Due to a bad latex allergy I have decided to go the online route to get that degree. I came to this site hoping to get some insight into how best to go about getting the credits I need. I have heard that I can test out on all but the last 2-3 classes before having to sign up with Exelsior. I hope that is true ... at least it would be cheaper that way.

Are there any nurses here in the Chattanooga area that have gone through this ... maybe looking for a study partner ... I think it might work better to have someone doing it along with you so you can keep each other on track.

I do know one RN who did that about 7 or 8 years ago .. and actually finished in 7 months. testing out for her RN in that time too.

Glad to hear from anyone who wants to chat ... right now I work nights with one patient at a time in their home ... it will allow me to study. My email address is [email protected]